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Couple held for alleged murder of Indonesian domestic helper

29 October 2024

 

The victim's body was found at the foot of Waterfall Bay Park yesterday morning

Police have arrested a couple over the suspected murder of a 25-year-old Indonesian domestic helper whose body was found at the bottom of Aberdeen’s Waterfall Bay Park early yesterday, Monday.

A media outlet earlier reported that the victim was a Filipina, but upon checking with the police, Vice Consul George Soriano, head of the Philippine Consulate's assistance to nationals section learned this was not true. 

He was later told the deceased was Indonesian, a fact that a police spokeswoman confirmed to The SUN.

At a press conference held at 9pm tonight, the police said the victim appeared to have drowned after she was hit with a hard object. She was found with injuries on her forehead, the back of her head and limbs.

A statement released subsequently said an initial post-mortem examination conducted on the deceased indicated injuries on her head and the cause of death as asphyxiation by drowning. 

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“The deceased had injuries ranging from 2 to 4 centimetres on her forehead and the back of her head, with minor damage to her limbs. Her belongings were intact, suggesting the assault occurred shortly before she was left in the water,” explained Senior Inspector Sam Sin  Kwok-ming.

The 34-year-old man who is a Hong Kong resident but has a foreign passport, was arrested on suspicion of murder. His 36-year-old wife who is a local, was arrested for aiding and abetting.

The couple left for mainland China after the alleged killing but were arrested at the high-speed railway station at West Kowloon when they returned at around 5pm earlier today.

“Both are currently under custody, and we are thoroughly investigating their relationship with the victim and the motive for this tragic incident,” added Sin.

He said, however, that the man is not the victim’s employer.

Initial investigations reportedly revealed the man went with the victim to the scene at about 11pm on Sunday. After about 30 to 40 minutes the suspect hurriedly left the area in a taxi, alone.

Early the next day, the helper was found floating face down in the pond off a waterfall at the park at about 7:30am. Police declared her dead at the scene at 8:18am.

When found, she was reportedly wearing a black shirt and trousers, but was barefoot. Her Octopus card and a set of keys were with her.

An investigation into the case is  being carried out by the Regional Crime Unit of  Hong Kong island.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2860 7849 or 6892 3082.

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